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The Swedish massage is probably one of the massage styles that is most common as well as most popular. Many of today’s massage techniques have been developed from the techniques found in original Swedish massage. A Swedish massage offers a great general type of massage for anyone suffering from basic musculature aches and pains as well as tension in their neck and shoulders.

Steps Of Swedish Massage Techniques:

Effleurage:
These are the sliding or gliding Swedish massage techniques that cover different areas of the body. They are long sweeping strokes that alternate between firm and light pressure and with can be performed using the palm of the hand or the fingertips. The knots and tension in the muscles tend to get broken with this massage therapy.

Petrissage:
This is the technique of kneading the muscles of the body to attain deeper massage penetration. The thumbs and the knuckles of the fingers are used to knead the muscles of the body and to squeeze them to prepare them for the other Swedish massage techniques that follow.

Friction:
This move seeks to create heat to bring about relaxation of the muscles. The palms of the hand are rubbed together vigorously with each other, or they are rubbed onto the skin of the person being massaged in order to produce heat by friction.

Vibration or Shaking:
This is the one among Swedish massage techniques that helps to loosen up the muscles by using a back and forth action of the fingertips or the heel of the hand over the skin. The muscles of the body are literally shaken up to loosen and relax the muscles.

Tapotement or Rhythmic Tapping:
This technique of Swedish massage, as the name suggests consists of rhythmic tapping that uses the fists of the cupped hands. This helps to loosen and relax the muscles being manipulated and also helps to energize them.